I think a call to the owner is about due to explain that everything that is tried will ultimately come back on him as well and he needs to instruct them both to shut up, not do anything and leave L alone.This may be more fun than I expected!

If I were to go work with a Realtor would it behoove me to tell him what I am doing or just keep my mouth shut?

Also, I hear the L train will be shutting down soon.. you could expect to see some Broolynites crossing over to Jersey for that reason as well.  

Anytime I do a major rehab, I replace every shutoff in the house with a new quarter-turn shut off.

hi jeff. you check with the local authorities on everything. first, go see the city treasurer. make sure the assessment shows that the house is worth what you will be paying. then, usually in the same building, talk with the code enforcement officer. they usually know about any issues with any house in their area. he or she can give you all the ugly details about the house and usually let you know when it was last occupied. next, go to the utility companies and ask when the power was last on, when was the gas last turned on, and when was the water last turned on. if it has not been a long time, chances are, things are ok. the only way you are gonna find a water leak is to have water flowing thru the pipes. same for electric. once it is turned on, any issues will show themselves. same with gas. turn it on and see what leaks and what doesn't. water has a main shut off valve, usually by the meter. if any leaks show up, just turn it off and fix the issues. gas has the same thing. usually right on the gas meter is a shut off. if anything leaks, turn the gas off and fix the leak. with electric, thats a different deal. usually the only way to shut off the electric completely is to pull the meter. but, if there are any electrical issues when you have it turned on, shut off the main breaker in that main service panel and fix the issues. its not as complicated as you would think. do your homework and you should be fine

I believe he turned my on to this deal to shut me up...lol!

In Ohio eviction courts are shut down till COVID-19 is over.

@Amy Xu Depending how long since their license shut down there could be a bond on file.

You also see the other way -- someone shuts down ABC Ventures Inc, and forms two new entities: XYZ Enterprise LLC and ABC LP.

One of the worst problems people create for themselves is not knowing when to shut up.